When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. (Psalms 126:1-6)

When GOD steps in and restores us, following repentance, to Himself there is much rejoicing. Reconciliation with GOD and with others is always a good thing. While there are consequences to our actions in this life, and the next, GOD can restore that which was lost.

Just as He did here with the captive nation of Israel, and turned their captivity into joy, GOD released those of us who were captive to sIn and gave us the Joy of the Lord when we were born again. That is our Hope, that is our Peace, that is our Life, and our message to take to this lost and dying world.

The promise at the end, those that sow the seed of GOD's Word, watered with the tears of their prayers, will rejoice in the harvest with those that come to Christ on His terms and are saved. We may not see it during our sojourn on this earth, but GOD is gracious and longsuffering, and will save to the uttermost those that believe in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary. That is the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with Him that is real and personal. Believe Him and receive His free gift of Salvation and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is real and personal. Put your trust in the GOD that gave Himself for you and your sIn, and be born again, and you will really have something to rejoice about.

In Christ,Jefferson Sweet

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